§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what would be the cost of abolishing bridge toll charges in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossTolls collected at the Erskine, Forth and Tay road bridges in 1972–73 amounted to £2,268,000, which 55W was offset by operating costs—including collection of tolls—of £584,000. The net receipts were applied towards the repayment of interest charges and outstanding capital debts.
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will remove tolls from the Tay road bridge.
§ Mr. William RossNo.